Avon House

Goldsworthy Gurney was born at Avon House in 1793. It is now a holiday home, part of Woodlands Country House Hotel - and the following blurb is taken from their site.

A traditional 18th century slate Cornish cottage, in a rural setting, minutes from the North Cornish Coast Avon Cottage is a delightful old, character Cornish cottage, situated in the grounds of Woodlands Country House Hotel, a Victorian bed and breakfast hotel set in the countryside just a minute or so from the charming fishing town of Padstow, on the north Cornish Coast. The inventor; Sir Goldsworthy Gurney was born here. He invented the Lime Light and lit the House of Lords.

There are two double bedrooms & a twin, a family bathroom, dining room, sitting room with a Cornish stone fires place for cosy winter breaks, a large well equipped kitchen with a utility room, and a cloak room. Television and video is provided with dish-washer, washing machine and dryer. Outside is a private enclosed patio-garden with a bar-b-que. There is a garden gate for access to the hotel croquet lawn.

There is room for six people and a baby. If you wish to invite an elderly relative or put up some weekend friends in the Hotel, we will offer a 5% discount for time of your stay (based on the B&B tariff, subject to availability). This is great for parents with children who want to bring grandparents, but they want to escape the noise. Baby sitting can be arranged.

The cottage has off-road parking for one or two cars (there is parking for more cars on the road). Avon Cottage is only minutes away from seven of the best beaches in North Cornwall. We are surrounded by wonderful walks for dogs (and people) and scenery to die for! Bring your paints and we will show you the best places for a masterpiece.

We can help with restaurant bookings, surfing, golf, riding and trips to Eden Project (we sell tickets to fast-track you in) and other gardens in North Cornwall. We can make up picnics for you, and even provide you with our famous cooked breakfast from the hotel kitchens - book a table well in advance.

Linen and towels are provided (you only need to bring beach towels). Well behaved dogs are welcome.